[Shop-talk] clean used engine before use?

[old dirtbeard]

Hi Steve,

I have done a few engines including a TR6 that had set for a while, similar
to your scenario.

Like others, I would brush/blow-off all the debris possible, drop the oil
pan for a look-see, put all of the covers back on, and fill it with cheap
detergent oil for the eventual restart.

Then a quick run followed by an oil and filter change. I think it should be
fine unless it was exposed to water or other contaminants.

best,

doug

On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 9:05 AM Steven Trovato <strovato at optonline.net>
wrote:

> Hi Tim.  Nothing was taped over.  Careful inspection shows no sign of
> rodents.
>
> -Steve T.
>
> At 11:05 AM 4/2/2021, Tim . wrote:
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> >
> >I've read some replies and thought I'd chime in.....
> >
> >With all the peripherals removed, were the openings taped over? If
> >not, best to be certain there isn't a rodent nest inside. I've seen
> >it first hand as well as a mounted water pump, not closed off, that
> >was full of decon pellets. The water pump was full like the little
> >bastards were spinning it to make sure every bit of space was used
> >for 'storage'. I wish I had pictures but this was before I had a
> >smart ass phone......
> >
> >tim
>
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